Namitvest Investment Holdings has made its first dividend payout to almost 700 beneficiaries in its mission to empower members and former members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia. The beneficiaries received a dividend of N$1 per share, with almost N$1 million paid out in total. The dividend payout that was made in November is a […]
The Tsumkwe community celebrated Human Rights Day as organised by the //Ana-Djeh Trust. The founder of the trust, Kielenie Fernando, explained that the intention of hosting the day was to make the community members aware of their rights. “Human rights events have always been part of //Ana-Djeh’s programs. This is not the first time that […]
City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the voluntary exchange of the 1959-1960 Katutura and Khomasdal houses to 28 February 2025. This is to encourage submissions from areas that have not yet been represented. In a media statement, the City of Windhoek says the extension only applies to homeowners who missed the original deadline in September […]
Social protection is essential for the World Food Programme (WFP) in safeguarding basic human rights, including access to food, education, and livelihoods. This affirmation was made by the WFP Acting Country Director, Tiwonge Machiwenyika, during the celebration of International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s Day at Outapi. Machiwenyika stated that WFP connects social protection […]
The Grootfontein Municipality plans to roll out development activities and projects in 2025 that will enhance the socio-economic status of the town and improve residents’ well-being. Newly re-elected mayor Talitha Garises stated that these plans include social housing, roadworks, cleanup campaigns, land delivery, and vendor databases. Garises noted that the council will implement the national […]
The land plight of the |Khomanin people is finally heard. The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, handed over communal land to the |Khomanin Traditional Authority, which said its people have been landless for years. Since independence, the /Khomanin people have been pleading for land and a place to call home. When […]
Women have played a pivotal role in shaping Namibia’s history during the liberation struggle and in nation-building efforts. Studies have shown that when women are involved in decision-making, the outcome tends to be highly inclusive and reflective of the needs of diverse communities. Speaking at the celebration of International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s […]
Today is Human Rights Day, aimed at reminding the nation of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and peace. Dr. Naftal Ngalangi is a local expert and researcher in Rundu and talks to nbc News about human rights. There are 30 rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, such as the right to a nationality. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Chief Hosea Kutako as an exemplary nationalist, a leader of peace, unity, and a leader of justice for the Namibian people. Dr. Mbumba made the remarks when he officially inaugurated the Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency. To President Mbumba, […]
Namibia reaffirmed its commitment to justice, equality, and dignity for all as the world marks Human Rights Day. The day coincides with Namibian Women’s Day. In a statement to commemorate the two significant days, President Mbumba rallied Namibians to honor the struggles of the past and work together to build a future where the rights […]
